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Does the state have a RTI website? Yes.

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/responsiveness/

Does the state have a RTI guidance document? No.

What does the state allow for SLD determination? RTI and IQ Discrepancy

(11) Specific Learning Disability-There are two methods for determining eligibility in the disability category of specific learning disability: the use of a discrepancy, which may result in the use of an alternative to the discrepancy; and the use of a process based on scientific research based interventions.

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/ec/policy/policies/policies-62010.pdf

Does the state have an RTI Related SPDG? Yes.

School-wide Positive Behavioral Support Programs to reduce the number of student expulsions, suspensions, and school office discipline referrals is one of seven major components of the NC SIP II program funded by the Office of Special Education Programs in the U.S. Department of Education. The primary goals of the NC SIP II Positive Behavior Support Network are:
> To use a screening procedure to identify emergent risk factors in children,
> To provide in-service training to promote understanding of characteristics of specific mental disorders and their behavioral manifestations,
> To use a school-wide proactive approach by teaching social/interpersonal skills and social responsibility to children at risk for special behavioral/emotional problems, and
> To establish a plan that emphasizes inter-agency and parental participation in educational/behavioral planning for students with special behavioral/emotional needs.
http://www.ncsip.org/about/index.html

Does the state have RTI Components in its SPP? Yes.

Indicator 5: School-aged Least Restrictive Environment
Indicator 9: Disproportionality - special education by race
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/ec/plan/2008spp.pdf

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Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) in North Carolina [Video for Parents]: This video, geared towards parents, provides an introduction to the Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) in North Carolina, and includes interviews with administrators, teachers, and parents of students who have received instruction within the RtI framework. The video is also available in Spanish at the following address: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/movies/curriculum/responsiveness/rtimaterials/rti-parent-span-captioned.mov.
Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) in North Carolina [Video for Educators]: This video, geared towards educators, provides an introduction to the Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) in North Carolina, and includes interviews with administrators and teachers.
Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI): Overview (pdf): This PowerPoint Presentation provides an overview of the Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) in North Carolina. The objectives of the presentation are as follows: 1) Prepare school and district teams to begin building the foundation of a problem-solving model. 2) Become familiar with the essential components of implementation science. 3) Identify and utilize resources to support RtI for school improvement. 4) Understand the basic tenets of RtI as a school improvement model. You can also download the presentation with Speaker’s Notes, and the handout, RtI Problem-Solving Plan of Action Form .
Defining the Core (pdf): The objectives of this presentation are as follows: 1) Gain understanding of components of “core.” 2) Utilize potential tools to assist in defining the core. 3) Dialogue regarding system of support for staff. You can also download the presentation with Speaker’s Notes, and the handout, Core Curriculum Details.
The Problem-Solving Model & Analyzing the Core (pdf): This presentation describes the problem-solving model and instructs educators on how to complete each step of the model, including evaluating the core curriculum. You can also download the presentation with Speaker’s Notes, and the two handouts: Core Data Analysis Worksheet and CBM Examples.
Problem-Solving Model Tier I (pdf): This presentation describes the problem-solving model and instructs educators on use the steps of the model to support students in Tier I. You can also download the presentation with Speaker’s Notes, and the two handouts: Savannah Case Study and Savannah Tier 1.
Problem-Solving Model Tier II (pdf): This presentation describes the problem-solving model and instructs educators on use the steps of the model to support students in Tier II. You can also download the presentation with Speaker’s Notes, and the three handouts: Alejandro Case Study, Alejandro Tier I, and Alejandro Tier II.
Problem-Solving Model Tier III (pdf): This presentation describes the problem-solving model and instructs educators on use the steps of the model to support students in Tier III. You can also download the presentation with Speaker’s Notes, and the handouts: PSM3, Chris Tier III case study, Graph, Norm Table, Ending with the Core in Mind Power Point, and Ending with the Core in Mind Notes.
Implementation (pdf): This presentation describes the stages of implementation for RtI and suggests ways in which to make implementation more successful and sustainable.
Responsiveness to Instruction Foundations Training Materials: Materials used to provide Response to Instruction Foundations training effective July 1, 2008 are available for school personnel to use for awareness training and for training on key concepts.

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